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title: How to Simulate Asymmetries
description: "[**Arbrea Breast**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-arbrea-breast-an-overview/) offers an intuitive and comprehensive guide on **how to simulate asymmetries**, enabling surgeons to accurately **analyze, plan, and visualize surgical adjustments** using AI-powered simulations. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of **measuring asymmetries, adjusting breast volume,…"
url: "https://arbrea-labs.com/sq/dokumentet/how-to-simulate-asymmetries/"
updated: "2025-03-28"
category: Arbrea Breast Academy
---

# How to Simulate Asymmetries

[**Arbrea Breast**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-arbrea-breast-an-overview/) offers an intuitive and comprehensive guide on **how to simulate asymmetries**, enabling surgeons to accurately **analyze, plan, and visualize surgical adjustments** using AI-powered simulations. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of **measuring asymmetries, adjusting breast volume, selecting implants, modifying the nipple position, and visualizing surgical scars** to enhance pre-operative consultations.

## **Selecting the Measurements**

1. Open **Arbrea Suite** and select your patient’s image or 3D scan.
2. Click on the **Measurements** tool to **analyze breast volume differences**.

![Volume Differences Arbrea Suite](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

   3. By clicking again, you can switch between **measurement mode and volume analysis** to assess the asymmetry accurately.

![Measurement Tool Arbrea Suite](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

Once measurements are visible, we can move on to adjusting the volume.

## **Adjusting Breast Volume for Symmetry**

### **How to Change from Measurements to Volume Mode**

1. Activate **Volume Mode** by switching from **measurements** to **volume settings**.
2. The software will automatically enter **Reduction Mode** (Step 1), which is used for:
   - Volume reduction
   - Mastopexy (breast lift)
   - Implant replacement planning

![Reduction Mode Arbrea Suite](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

### **How to Reduce the Volume of Each Breast Individually**

By default, **both breasts adjust together**, but asymmetry correction requires **independent adjustments**:

1. **Deactivate the Lock** – This unlocks the ability to **modify each breast separately**.
2. Reduce the **right breast volume** significantly.
3. Reduce the **left breast volume** slightly to maintain symmetry.

![Slider Lock Arbrea Suite](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

At this stage, the **initial correction of asymmetry is complete**.

## **Choosing the Right Implant**

Once volume correction is done, we move to **Step 2**, where we select implants to restore shape and projection.

![Augmentation Mode Arbrea Suite](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

### **How to Choose an Implant from the Catalog**

1. Open the **Implants Catalog**.
2. Select a **brand** (e.g., **Mentor**).
3. Filter options based on:
   - **Shape** (Anatomic, Round)
   - **Projection** (Moderate, High, Extra High)
4. Choose an appropriate implant and **apply it to the patient**.

![Choosing an Implant from the Catalog in Arbrea Suite](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

If the implant placement is not perfect, adjustments can be made using the **Shape Tool**.

## **Adjusting Implant Position and Lift**

Once the implant is applied, we can refine its **position, lift, and overall symmetry**.

### **How to Adjust the Implant and Lift**

1. Open the [**Shape Tool**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-the-shape-tool/).
2. Use the sliders to:
   - **Lift the breast** for a more youthful position.
   - **Increase fullness in the upper pole** if needed.
   - **Move the implant** to ensure correct alignment.

![Adjust Implant With Shape Tool Arbrea Suite](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

After these refinements, the **breast shape and symmetry are significantly improved**.

## **Modifying the Nipples for a Natural Look**

To ensure **perfect symmetry**, it’s essential to reposition the **Nipple-Areola Complex (NAC)**.

### **How to Adjust the Nipples**

1. Open the **NAC Tool (Nipple-Areola Complex Tool)**.
2. Define the **nipple size** and **exact target position**.
3. Adjust the positioning for **natural alignment with the new breast shape**.

This ensures that **both nipples are positioned symmetrically**, complementing the surgical plan.

## **Displaying Surgical Scars**

Arbrea Suite **does not show scars directly**, as scar healing varies. However, it provides **scar indicators** to give patients a general idea of where scars will be.

![Scar Indicator Arbrea Suite](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

### **How to Show and Hide Scars**

1. Open the [**Scars Indicator Tool**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-the-scars-tool/) to place surgical scar markers.
2. Use **Bookmark** to save the results.
3. Hide the scars if necessary to present a **clean simulation** to the patient.

![Scar Location Modifier Arbrea Suite](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

This helps **set realistic expectations** while maintaining a **professional and aesthetic visualization**.

## **Presenting the Results to the Patient**

### **How to Hide the Tools for a Clear Patient View**

Once you’ve finalized the simulation:

**Hide unnecessary tools** to focus on the results.
 **Lend the iPad to the patient** for an interactive experience.
 If needed, **return to the implant selection** and refine the results further.

![Hide Tools to Focus on the Final Result Arbrea Suite](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

This ensures a **smooth and engaging consultation** where patients can clearly understand the **before-and-after transformation**.

## **Conclusion**

**Arbrea Breast** simplifies **the way on how to simulate asymmetries**with **precise measurement analysis, volume adjustments, and implant customization**. By utilizing **nipple position refinements, scar visualization, and AI-powered simulations**, surgeons can enhance consultations and achieve accurate **pre-operative planning**.

For more guidance, watch the [full video tutorial](https://youtu.be/0Z7IIrwU7vE?si=fOgY3Ei-TglxHpae) below.

![YouTube thumbnail](https://arbrea-labs.com/wp-content/cache/wpo-youtube-thumbnails/0Z7IIrwU7vE-maxresdefault.jpg)![YouTube icon](https://arbrea-labs.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-optimize-premium/images/icon/icons8-youtube-96.svg)